Monday, 26 September 2011

After assembly, where both Finnish and Scottish pupils showed their powerpoints to each other and exchanged presents!

Fish and chips for lunch!

George, aka Jyrki, tries out a new toy!

In Gifford, by the church.Bowling, on the ultra-smooth grass!

The competition is getting hotter!

It's a wonderful sunny afternoon as we continue the bowling!

Who is going to win?

After golf and bowling, we returned to Innerwick, where we enjoyed pizzas for dinner!

Each of us was given a Scottish bag full of surprises, including special mugs made to remind us of our visit to Scotland!

The Scottish penpals came to play games with us all this evening, and we had great fun together!

Playing games with each other.

Look at this- we even watched one of the Scottish pupils who performed on his unicycle! Wait until you see this on the video- which will be uploaded later!!

A chance to discuss things between Scottish and Finnish parents.

We work here too! Completing our diaries at the end of a very busy day!

A very busy day in Gifford!! Assembly, powerpoints, class visits, unihoc, walk around Gifford, golf and bowls. then, pizzas for dinner, and visits from the penpals this evening! Phew! We are tired but very happy. A fantastic day for everyone. More tomorrow!

Background

Since May 2007, when Yester first made links with Kuvansin koulu (Kuvansi Primary School) in Eastern Finland, we have always had the hope that one day we could take pupils from here in Scotland, to visit their friends in Finland.

Now, in 2011, we are about to do just that! This blog will keep track of the plans, and the trip itself, allowing the pupils (and parents) to keep a permanent record of what should be a memorable visit.

Below are links to the class blogs we have run since 2007 with Kuvansi Primary School:

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None of the work carried out by the two classes could have been done without us becoming involved through the fantastic eTwinning resource! Have a look for yourself at how it can link schools in Europe...